At first glance, "Minecraft" is not a very pretty game. It looks more like a world of Legos than anything, with sharp blocks placed by large stick figures. That's why thousands of fans have put in the ...

Minecraft's Distant Horizons mod is well-known for its use of level of detail (LOD) to improve Java Edition rendering at a distance without causing significant performance issues. Now, the mod has ...

Anastasia Maillot is an Evergreen Editor based in Finland. At GameRant, she combines her passion for fiction writing and video games to share her love of all things nerdy with the world. Her love for ...

Mojang has continued to churn out Minecraft updates at a regular pace, allowing its community to thrive for over a decade. Along with Mojang, modders are constantly launching their own updates to the ...

The latest Minecraft 1.21.5 update introduces intriguing features like new mob variants, biomes, and gameplay improvements. Shaders enhance the visual experience with realistic lighting and effects.

Minecraft’s latest Java Edition test build is not just about cozy camps and menu tweaks. Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 6 drops a new terrain rendering system on supported rigs, expands world creation tools, ...

Minecraft has one of the most dedicated modding communities in gaming, and for over a decade, players have been using these custom creations to fill in the gaps where the base game feels a bit empty.

Part of Minecraft's charm has always been its simple, blocky, pixelated aesthetic. With that said, it can be nice to change things up a bit, and Minecraft can look absolutely incredible with the ...